Let’s get #BXweek started with a bit of history. Why the BX?
In the summer of 1974, Citroën starts working on project X, a model to fill the gap between the GS and the CX. The X will be a family saloon, based on the GS, but with a larger engine. In december 1975, after the Peugeot takeover, project X morphes into project X-A or GXA. The basic idea remains the same: a GS-based car, intended to replace the most expensive GSses, the X2 and the Pallas.
In 1977 PSA decides on a further integration of Peugeot and Citroen, a development that had already started when project Y -the future Visa- was completely overhauled to use a Peugeot 104 platform. Project X-A is redefined and becomes project XB. It’s still intended to fit between the GS and the CX, but it will now use Peugeot engines and it is adapted to be fitted with a 5-speed of automatic gearbox and power steering. Also, the XB platform needs to accommodate future Peugeot models. It means XB will not have hydraulic suspension, but thanks to Citroën engineer Alain Roche, who quickly devises a new kind of front suspension that accommodates both the hydraulic and the traditional systems, XB keeps the famous magic carpet ride.
In may 1978 XB's definitive development brief is ready. In time, instead of being positioned above it, XB will succeed the GSA. Citroën realises the slightly bigger XB will appeal to the same target audience, as most new cars tend to be a bit bigger than their predecessors anyway. XB will be the five door Citroën version of a twinned Peugeot/Citroën model. Engines will be a 1360cc Peugeot engine, a new 1600 and a diesel. Finally, there is a strict limit to XB’s weight: it cannot exceed the GS, meaning it must not weigh more than 900 kg.
While Citroëns engineers set to work, their colleagues over at the design department however, were pulling out their hairs in despair…
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Citroën BX 16RS, 21 July 1983.

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